22-4 Classic range report.

[silicosys4]

Finally had the chance to take this newer acquisition to the range.
Its one of the more accurate fixed sight revolvers i've ever owned, and also one of the more painful to shoot. Ripped my thumb up pretty good so the lanyard is coming off and a grip swap is in the cards.
Overall I'm very impressed. Shot a few groups right around 1", and shot exactly to POA

7 yards offhand, 2 handed hold,
200gr Lee TL SWC over a stout but not max charge of Unique.

 

[Lou_NC]

I have the nickel version with 4-in barrel, and it's an absolute beauty and a fine compliment to my 625's.

Those grips are absurd though, mine are in the box and will stay there forever. Just about any set of Goodyears will be better than those crazy grips that came with these.

I shoot the same bullseye loads out of mine that I use in my 1911's, and will probably stick with that loading since it makes things easier at the reloading bench. Good luck with yours!

 

[Chuck Edwards]

I've got one of the Thunder Ranch 4" 22-4s and it's wearing Spegel Boot Plus grips which I lucked into about 15 years ago. Were I looking now, I'd spring for Hogues in wood. You can get them with or without finger grooves and with or without checkering.

 

[StrawHat]

As much as I like Magnas with a grip adapter, thevService stock with a grip adapter is also a winning combination.

Kevin

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

... and also one of the more painful to shoot. Ripped my thumb up pretty good so the lanyard is coming off and a grip swap is in the cards.

A Doughboy will not complain. You just need practice.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

With the 45 Auto Rim brass you can make some accurate 'softball' loads.

Another positive with 45 AR brass is you won't get them them mixed up with the various 45 ACP loads.

 

[StrawHat]

My load of choice, on the bottom. Try mixing that up with anything you would use in a self loader!

Kevin

 

[tennexplorer]

I'd also recommend swapping out the thumb piece.

 

[Tanners Owner]

I’ve been enjoying shooting it’s stablemate, 21-4 in 44 spl. I’ve even begun using it in our local ICORE matches. Only thing I did was replace the front sight with a gold beaded post. Works very well for me.

I do wish I could find a 22-4, 4 inch. In the mean time, I’ll use my 21-4 and my 625-8……

 

[StrawHat]

…Only thing I did was replace the front sight with a gold beaded post…

Where did you find the front sight?

Kevin

 

[bananaman]

If it were mine, those grips would have to GO! Personally would a set of Herrett Target stocks.
You may want wish to try RIMZ poly moon clips. No tools needed. Use them with my 625 JM. Enjoy! Bob

 

[Tanners Owner]

Where did you find the front sight?

Kevin

@StrawHat I got it from SDM

Gold Bead and Tactical Target

Hope this helps

Pic of my 21-4 with my 24-3

 

[StrawHat]

Thank you!

It appears they are discontinued. My search continues!

Kevin

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Mine has a plug now.